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Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections (www.theguardian.com)
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Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or marking a limited comeback for democratic norms. In all four contests, basic democratic norms are at stake at a time when autocracy is advancing worldwide at an a...

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[–] 5 points 2 weeks ago

They've already telegraphed they'll be rat-fucking this election to the max. I've already voted. Everyone should vote.

But I don't think the outcome matters. 2024 was a shitshow that never should have gone without a recount. I predict the midterms will be even worse. The outcome will be blatantly rigged this time because they'll finally feel comfortable enough to say, "What are you gonna do about it?".

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    [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago

    What "democratic" norms?

    A bunch of oligarch front-organisations engaging in glorified popularity contests does not equate to "rule by the people."

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